Imphal, April 28 -- The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Imphal Zonal Unit, in close coordination with the Assam Rifles and Manipur Police, conducted a successful joint operation on Tuesday in a remote area near Khuakhual in Churachandpur district, Manipur.

During the operation, a Gypsy vehicle and a Kenbo motorcycle were intercepted. A thorough search led to the recovery and seizure of 374 soap cases containing heroin, weighing approximately 4.267 kg. The estimated international market value of the seized contraband is around Rs 8.5 crore, according to a press note released on Tuesday.

Officials said two individuals involved in the trafficking have been arrested. Two wireless communication sets, allegedly used by the accused to coordina...